After a productive weekend of collaboration between the Red Sox and slugger J.D. Martinez, the sides appear close to formalizing the five-year, $ 110 million contract that was agreed upon last week, two sources told MLB.com. MLB News Index

Andrew Luck missed the entire 2017 season because of a shoulder injury, but the Indianapolis Colts quarterback appears to be making gradual progress toward a return.According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Luck currently doesn’t need another procedure before he resumes football activities.“One source described Luck as ‘very close’ to throwing, which is a huge(…)

Though there are lingering concerns about Antonio Brown’s calf holding up in the cold weather, the Steelers’ All-Pro receiver is expected to be active for Sunday’s home playoff game against the Jaguars, a source told ESPN. www.espn.com – NFL

Though more experienced closers remain available on both the free-agent and trade markets, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak, speaking on the first day of the Cardinals’ Winter Warm-Up, expressed confidence in one the club already has: Luke Gregerson. MLB News Index